Fighter Jets
of the 1980s
of the 1980s
Dive into the thrilling world of aircraft from the 1980s, where each plane represents a chapter in the incredible saga of flight. Whether you're drawn to the daring biplanes of the 1910s, the sleek warbirds of the 1940s, or the revolutionary jets of the 1960s, Cockpit brings the past to life in stunning detail. From historic milestones to iconic designs, explore the skies and discover the remarkable stories behind each aircraft. Soar through the decades and experience the magic of flight like never before!
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| Name | Manufacturer | Country | Year | Powerplant | Wingtype | Max Speed | Range | Actions | |
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| Atlas Cheetah | Atlas Aircraft Corporation | South Africa | 1986 | Snecma Atar 9K50C-11 afterburning turbojet engine | Fixed | 2,350 km/h (Mach 1.90) |
1,300 km | Details |
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| Dassault Mirage 2000 | Dassault Aviation | France | 1984 | SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan engine | Fixed | 2,336 km/h (Mach 1.89) |
1,550 km | Details |
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| McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet | McDonnell Douglas | United States | 1983 | General Electric F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofan engines | Fixed | 1,915 km/h (Mach 1.55) |
740 km | Details |
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| Mikoyan MiG-29 | Mikoyan | Russia | 1981 | Klimov RD-33 afterburning turbofan engines | Fixed | 2,450 km/h (Mach 1.98) |
900 km | Details |
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| Panavia Tornado ADV | Panavia Aircraft GmbH | United Kingdom | 1985 | Turbo-Union RB199-34R afterburning 3-spool turbofan | Swing | 2,400 km/h (Mach 1.94) |
1,853 km | Details |